Azicip 500 mg (Azithromycin)

What is Azicip 500 MG?

Azicip 500 MG Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the nose, throat, tonsils, ears, lungs, skin, etc. It works by blocking the formation of proteins required for bacterial growth. Thus it prevents further bacterial growth and multiplication.

Azicip 500 MG Tablet may cause side effects such as stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, headache, etc. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or become severe. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience symptoms like skin rash, itching/swelling of the face/throat/tongue, difficulty breathing, etc.

Azicip 500 MG Tablet may be taken with or without food as prescribed by your doctor. You will start to feel better in a few days. However, continue taking this medicine for the prescribed duration. Skipping doses or not completing the course of treatment may result in an increased risk of re-infection that would be difficult to treat in the future. This medication is effective only for the treatment of infections caused by bacteria and not viruses or fungi.

Azicip 500 MG Tablet is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have heart, liver, or kidney problems. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Azicip azithromycin

• Nausea and Vomiting
•  Stomach pain
• Chest pain
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Rash
• Diarrhea
• Excessive gas in the stomach
• Photosensitivity of skin

Azicip azithromycin uses 

What is it prescribed for?

• Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a lung infection that is acquired outside the hospital. CAP can be bacterial or viral. Azicip azithromycin 500 mg Tablet is used in the treatment of CAP caused by bacteria like Haemophilus influenzae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Streptococcus pneumonia, etc.

• Skin and soft tissue infections

Skin and soft tissue infection is a bacterial infection affecting the skin and its supporting structures. Azicip 500 MG Tablet is used to treat skin and soft tissue infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, etc.

• Urethritis and Cervicitis

Urethritis is the swelling of the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside of the body. Cervicitis is the swelling of the cervix (lower end of the womb). Chlamydia trachomatis or Neisseria gonorrhoeae cause urethritis and cervicitis. Azicip 500 MG Tablet treats these conditions.

When not to use it?

Allergic reaction

Avoid taking Azicip Azithromycin Tablet if you are allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Liver disease

Azicip Tablet is not recommended for use if you have a history of cholestatic jaundice (a condition that causes yellow coloring of the skin and whites of the eyes due to an excess amount of bilirubin, a waste material, in the blood ) or liver damage associated with prior use of this medicine.

Dosage

Missed Dose

Try not to skip a dose of Azicip Tablet. Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to compensate for the missed dose.

Overdose

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Azicip 500 Tablet. Seek emergency medical assistance in case of an overdose of Azicip Tablet.

General Instructions

• Take Azicip Tablet with or without food. Do not break, chew, or crush the tablet.
• Never take more than the prescribed dose. Take this Azicip medicine at the same time every day for better results.
• Do not give your medicine to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
• Complete the course of treatment to prevent re-infection. In such cases, it might be more difficult to treat infections as bacteria develop the ability to fight against antibiotics.
• Consult your doctor if you do not feel better even after completing the course of treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Azicip 500 Tablet safe?

A. Azicip Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor.

Q. What if I don’t get better?

A. You should inform your doctor if you do not notice any improvement in your symptoms after 3 days of taking Azicip 500 Tablet. Also, if your symptoms get worse, inform your doctor immediately.

Q. Can the use of Azicip 500 Tablet cause diarrhea?

A. Yes, the use of Azicip 500 tablets can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic that kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.

Q. Are Azicip 500 Tablets safe to take at night?

A. Once a day is the usual dose of Azicip Tablets. You can take it at any time of the day, but remember to take it at the same time each day. Take the medicine 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after eating. You can take the tablet preparation with or without food. However, you must take Azicip Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor and ask your doctor if you have any doubts.